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NguyenJ

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A 40-year-old cut his hand while he was sharpening a lawn mower blade. He is alert and oriented, and has a 3-inch laceration across the palm of his right hand. You should:
 
  A) perform a primary assessment, take vital signs, and perform a head-to-toe exam.
  B) examine the injured area.
  C) perform a primary assessment, examine the injured area, and take vital signs.
  D) wait for the transporting EMS unit to arrive.

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Which of the following statements is NOT true concerning the proper transport of an avulsed ear?
 
  A) It should be kept as cool as possible.
  B) It should not be immersed in cooled water or saline.
  C) It should be in a dry sterile dressing.
  D) It should be labeled with the patient's name, as well as the date and time it was bagged.


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kiamars2010

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C


NguyenJ

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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